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A new meta-analysis from the University of Washington suggests that no amount of processed food is safe to consume.Researchers analyzed 77 different studies to gauge the link between certain amounts of these foods and common chronic diseases."Habitual consumption of even small amounts of processed meat, sugary drinks and trans fatty acids is linked to increased risk of developing type 2 diabetes, ischemic heart disease and colorectal cancer," lead study author […]

Ahead of Independence Day this year, first lady Melania Trump visited Children's National Hospital (CNH) in Washington, D.C., on Thursday afternoon in her latest "Be Best" event.The first lady joined patients battling cancer, kidney and heart issues, among other diagnoses, in the garden room to participate in various patriotic arts and crafts, including rock painting.Nicholas Clemens, communications director at the Office of the First Lady, told Fox News Digital, "Mrs. Trump […]

A famed entrepreneur and TV personality is getting candid about how she’s keeping aging at bay.Barbara Corcoran, "Shark Tank" star and real estate investor, recently shared on Instagram a rundown of all aesthetic procedures she’s undergone, from major plastic surgeries to more minor enhancements.Paired with an image of herself, Corcoran shared the list below of what she’s had done.JUST ONE SURGICAL PROCEDURE IS MORE POPULAR THAN BREAST AUGMENTATION: SEE THE […]

For most Americans, the 4th of July is marked by patriotic celebrations with family and friends — but for some, the festive holiday can end with an unplanned trip to the emergency room.More than 45,000 people visit the ER on July 4 and 5 each year, according to the Pew Research Center — which means Independence Day has the year’s highest number of daily medical emergencies."This time of year, we […]

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Flying with hundreds of other people at one time can be a gateway to illness.Various airplane surfaces — such as overhead bins, tray tables, instruction cards and seat covers — are some of the biggest sources of germs, according to flight attendants. Even the water in the bathroom can pose a risk — leading some people to question whether it's even sanitary to wash one's hands on a flight.4 BIGGEST HANDWASHING […]

Cancer is not typically associated with health benefits, but a new study suggests that it could reduce the risk of dementia for some patients.A study led by the Seoul National University College of Medicine suggests that breast cancer survivors could have a slightly lower chance of developing Alzheimer’s disease compared to those who had not undergone treatment.In the study, which was published in JAMA Network Open, data from more than […]

A new study linking daytime napping to increased mortality rates in older adults may have some rethinking that midday snooze.The study, presented last month at SLEEP 2025, the 39th annual meeting of the Associated Professional Sleep Societies in Seattle, Washington, found that frequent, longer and irregular daytime naps — especially in the early afternoon — were linked to a higher risk of death over an eight-year period."Our study fills a […]

A new study suggests gut microbes can help protect humans from toxic, long-lasting "forever chemicals."Scientists at the University of Cambridge have identified that a natural "gut microbiome could play a helpful role in removing toxic PFAS chemicals from our body" following a study on mice, according to a media release. Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, better known as PFAS, "are widely used, long lasting chemicals, components of which break down very slowly […]